When you receive an invitation that says it's a benefit luncheon, and that luncheon happens to be the Prix d'Elegance, then as a recipient you may or may not know that you are in for a leisurely afternoon of fundraising while having fun. Particularly when the theme is the "Golden Age of Hollywood." The fashion show, organized by Chatta Box and Jeff's Haberdashery, reflected this era's glamour, as did the items in the raffle, silent auction and live auction (helmed by Cheryl Mintz Bauman and Brett Bauman).

Hosted by the New Orleans Ballet Association and the Men and Women of Fashion, a group that celebrated those who have unique style, as well as contribute to the community, the main part of the afternoon is the awards ceremony, staged à la runway. Those on the catwalk, the winners of the 2013 Prix d'Elegance Award recipients were Allison G. Ashy, Elaine Toscano Grundmeyer, Holley Haag, Carol Hall, Alanah Odoms Hebert, Diane Hollis, Leslie Andree Perrin, Paige Royer, Suzanne Scott and Carol Short for women; and Michael Brinkman, Russ Herman, Doug Kilton, Bivian "Sonny" Lee III, Ted Martin, Manuel L. Martinez, Todd Murphy, Dr. Harry Roach, Wayne E. Woods and Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni, for the men. Hall of Fame recipients were Kathleen Mix Diamond and C. Michael Winters.

The event on April 15 was fundraiser for the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization, a support group for the New Orleans Ballet Association. A special portion of the luncheon was set aside for a performance by NORDC/NOBA students, who performed "West Side Story Suite," reinforcing why this benefit is so important, as it helps fund NOBA educational programs and scholarship funds.